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MA03 XYE

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 XYE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,201 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn, with 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashes with indicator (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn , 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashes with indicator (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre black (5.2.5a)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 77,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 73,259 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 31 May 2013 73,259 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wind screen retaining rubber insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 47,679 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 May 2009 47,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 42,318 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2007 37,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2006 32,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,502 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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MA03 XYE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA03 XYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA03 XYE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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